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Conor McGregor’s Training Partner Gunnar Nelson Unknowingly Promoting Logan Paul’s ‘Prime’ in Front of 17,588 People Ignites UFC World: “Sponsor Gunny!”

Published 03/22/2023, 3:45 AM EDT

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UFC 286 saw many exciting fights. While Leon Edwards established his supremacy over Kamaru Usman, Justin Gaethje got the edge over Rafael Fiziev in their bout. There was another fight that attracted the attention of fans. Gunnar Nelson submitted Bryan Barberena with an armbar in the first round. The submission shows Nelson’s dominance but where he defeated Barberena was another point of attraction. Nelson and Barberena, while wrestling with each other, reached a point on the mat that made Logan Paul very happy and his reactions have now surfaced on Twitter.

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Gunnar Nelson is reportedly Conor McGregor’s training partner and friend. He has now tweeted his views on the armbar and has mentioned how he should bill Logan Paul for his contribution towards ‘Prime’. In his tweet, Nelson wrote, Primebar Maybe I should bill them?” Logan Paul was seen going absolutely crazy as he saw Nelson Finishing Barberena at the exact spot where Logan Paul wanted him to. Fans reacted to the video.

Fans favor Gunnar Nelson

Fans looked in favor of Gunnar Nelson’s claims. A fan named @moodhri encouraged Nelson to reach out to Paul.

Another fan named @KungMMA_ had words of support for Nelson.

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Fans were of the opinion that Logan Paul should give Gunnar a place in a promotional advert.

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A fan named @butchClazen also suggested PRIME to sponsor Gunnar Nelson.

A few users also suggested that Logan Paul should send Nelson a rolex watch.

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Prime is owned by YouTuber and boxer duo, Logan Paul and KSI. The drink has been very popular recently, with stocks running out in stores. Notably, the UFC is not the only sporting entity that has a deal with PRIME.

 

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Soccer giants and English club Arsenal have also made the drink their official sports drink. It is worth mentioning that Logan Paul takes his business very seriously and cares about the smallest of details that can take his venture further ahead. Have you ever tasted PRIME? Should Nelson Gunnar bill Logan Paul? Let us know your take.

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Akshay Pallav

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Akshay Pallav is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his undergraduation from National Institute of Fashion Technology in Apparel Production, he has been a sports enthusiast all his life and has several medals at the University level across multiple sports including basketball, badminton, track and field. He aspires to interview Conor McGregor and Cristiano Ronaldo someday.
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